What Is Elon Musk Thinking?
A public battle over a Tesla plant closure shows what happens when big tech goes up against local government.
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Episode Notes
As the coronavirus shut down manufacturing across California in March and April, Elon Musk only wanted one thing: to start making cars again.
So when local government officials in Alameda County got in his way, Musk took the fight public, and won.
Guest: Kara Swisher, co-host of the Pivot podcast.
